Yuba County, CA Special Events & Permits: Block Party Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required for
- parades and events, incl. block parties
- Filing deadline
- 30 days before the event
- Fee
- nonrefundable, per §13.20.600 fee schedule
- Violation
- misdemeanor without a permit
- Issuing authority
- Public Works Director
Summary
Yuba County requires a Public Works Director permit for any block party or organized event on unincorporated-area streets: apply at least 30 days ahead with a nonrefundable fee, or face misdemeanor charges.
Event means an organized gathering of people for social occasions such as neighborhood block parties, street fairs and school carnivals.(2)Highway means any public street, highway, alley, sidewalk, public park, or other public property, in the unincorporated area of the County of Yuba.(3)Parade means any organized formation or procession of persons or vehicles, or both other than a funeral procession.(4)Person means any individual group of individuals, club, association, partnership or corporation.(5)Public Works Director means the Director of the Public Works Department within the Community Development and Services Agency.(6)Vehicle means any automobile, truck, airplane, cart, trailer, wagon, float, or other means of transportation or conveyance. (Prior Code, § 8.10.010; Ord. No. 827; Ord. No. 1164)
8.10.020. - Permit; required. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to organize, hold or participate in any parade or event upon any highway without first obtaining a permit therefor as hereinafter provided.
(Prior Code, § 8.10.020; Ord. No. 827; Ord. No. 1164)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6).
Full Breakdown
Yuba County Code Chapter 8.10 defines 'Event' to include neighborhood block parties alongside street fairs and school carnivals, and requires a permit before anyone organizes, holds, or participates in a parade or event on any highway, street, sidewalk, or public property in the unincorporated area. The written application goes to the Public Works Director at least 30 days before the event with a nonrefundable fee set under the county fee schedule, and the Director may route it to the Highway Patrol for review before granting or conditioning approval.
Violations & Fines
Organizing, holding, or participating in a block party or event without a permit is a misdemeanor under Section 8.10.020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a small neighborhood block party in unincorporated Yuba County?
How far ahead do I need to apply?
Sources & Official References
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